Lucille Ossai

Lucille Ossai Speaking Topics

• Female Leaders: Yes, You Can Be Assertive & Warm

  Globally, more women in senior management can be seen. For example, in 2019, the percentage of women in senior management roles rose to 29% • the highest number ever recorded. And in 2020, that percentage remained the same. (Catalyst, Quick Take: Women in Management, August 11, 2020).

  Nevertheless, women are still underrepresented higher up the career ladder. According to the Women in the Workplace 2019 report (Lean In, McKinsey & Company, October 2019, p. 9.), only 21% of all women were represented in the C-suite, with only 4% of whom were women of color.

  So, as a top female executive or a female business leader, you're faced with the difficult task of communicating assertively whilst also inspiring actions needed to generate business results.

  This session shares insights on how female leaders can use effective communication techniques to boost credibility, coax trust, and influence people to action.

  Attendees will walk away with practical tools, including knowing:

  • How to speak to win hearts
  • How to express strong emotions with tact
  • How to handle ‘Type A’ and ‘Type B’ hostile questioners
  • How to use clear, persuasive communication to build bridges and boost collaboration

  Being a successful female leader means navigating the fine line between strength and empathy. By mastering the art of assertive and warm communication, you amplify your effectiveness and inspire action — even from unlikely parties.

• Influence & Thrive: What Every Leader Should Note About Leadership Communication, Persuasion & Influence

  Effective leadership doesn’t happen by chance. You can differentiate yourself from your peers by following four simple yet powerful principles that complement your leadership style and amplify your impact.

  In this session, attendees will learn:

  • How to incorporate the four principles to increase their influence
  • How to connect on a deeper level with the audience using effective communication
  • How a case study about a successful African business leader in the oil industry highlighted surprising revelations about influence and validated the Harvard research on warmth in leadership

  Effective leadership is more than a fancy title. It’s about nurturing trust and inspiring others to move towards a shared vision. Apply the principles of communication, persuasion, and influence to empower others and leave a legacy that resonates beyond your tenure.

Writing That Works: The Three Ps of Persuasive Business Writing

In today’s fast-paced corporateville, your ability to communicate through clear, persuasive writing can make or mar opportunities. Whether it’s a proposal, email, or high-stakes report, at some point, you will be required to craft a message that delivers results—often under tight constraints.

This masterclass explores the three Ps of persuasive writing to intrigue readers, build trust, and drive action.

Attendees will learn:

• How to incorporate the three Ps to transform their writing and improve results
• How to tweak their writing for different audiences
• How to write compelling messages quickly when deadlines are tight

Great business writing goes beyond putting words on a page; it’s about influencing minds and inspiring action. When you embrace the 3Ps, you’ll transform your writing into a powerful tool of persuasion.

Step into this masterclass ready to elevate your communication skills and leave equipped to write concisely and confidently.

Build Powerful Teams to Drive Success

Great teamwork doesn’t just ‘happen’.

You can drive teammates to work together for successful outcomes. With effective communication, teams can create powerful bonds that outlast ego trips, eliminate disengagement, and guarantee goal attainment.

Audience takeaways:

• Use three critical rules of engagement as a team member to drive the team's success.
• Reduce interpersonal conflicts and increase collaboration with simple communication techniques.
• Adjust your communication style for different team members.
• Coax trust by being a 'servant' team leader.

Speak Persuasively to Win Hearts & Change Minds

The US National Institute of Mental Health revealed that 73% of the population suffer from glossophobia • the anxiety of speaking in public. Yet, public speaking is an incredible asset to influence people • if done the right way.

To succeed in today's global village, you must use your voice to win hearts, change minds, and generate massive support for your cause. But first, you must sharpen this tool and amplify it before releasing it to achieve incredible feats.

Audience takeaways:

• Understand the root of the dread of public speaking and learn how to manage symptoms.
• Incorporate Lucille Ossai's original A-B-F Formula in your speaking arsenal for maximum impact.
• Use storytelling to form bonds with your audiences.
• Adopt four techniques to speak persuasively in your skin.

Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in the Digital Age

The ongoing pandemic had accelerated alliances and increased culturally diverse teams. To spur cooperation, increase collaboration across borders, and get results, you'll need to navigate the nuances of communicating across regions.

Audience takeaways:

• Connect with non-native English speakers verbally and create a haven for them to shine.
• Use Lucille Ossai's original three beacons of effective communication to generate quicker results.
• Discern cultural nuances in nonverbal cues to avoid alienating potential business partners.
• Communicate openness to accommodate cultural differences.